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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Grey

GU08 XBC
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Apr 2026
First reg10 Apr 2008
Mileage99,500 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 March 2026.

FAILED · 25 Mar 2026
Test date25 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number523773773318
Mileage99,500 mi
MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken middle section of exhaust
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2025
Test date5 Apr 2025
Expiry14 Apr 2026
Test number480211370093
Mileage98,595 mi
AdvisoryInner exhaust sleeve corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2024
Test date9 Apr 2024
Expiry14 Apr 2025
Test number587654673256
Mileage97,405 mi
FAILED · 9 Apr 2024
Test date9 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number177436392905
Mileage97,405 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Apr 2023
Test date7 Apr 2023
Expiry14 Apr 2024
Test number140001868598
Mileage96,148 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2022
Test date13 Apr 2022
Expiry14 Apr 2023
Test number515407909677
Mileage94,871 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2021
Test date13 Apr 2021
Expiry14 Apr 2022
Test number352335788493
Mileage93,199 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2020
Test date15 Apr 2020
Expiry14 Apr 2021
Test number148946204288
Mileage92,076 mi
PASSED · 6 Apr 2019
Test date6 Apr 2019
Expiry15 Oct 2020
Test number315727145436
Mileage89,298 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number835204599003
Mileage72,716 mi
PASSED · 28 Apr 2017
Test date28 Apr 2017
Expiry24 May 2018
Test number733636953883
Mileage59,045 mi
PASSED · 20 May 2016
Test date20 May 2016
Expiry24 May 2017
Test number125668800789
Mileage49,174 mi
Advisoryunder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisoryengine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 13 May 2015
Test date13 May 2015
Expiry24 May 2016
Test number609603935168
Mileage39,268 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
PASSED · 28 Apr 2014
Test date28 Apr 2014
Expiry24 May 2015
Test number515728314114
Mileage32,288 mi
User Enteredrear brakes binding slightly
User Enteredunder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredengine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 25 Apr 2014
Test date25 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number298375414425
Mileage32,288 mi
FailFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Enteredrear brakes binding slightly
User Enteredunder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredengine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 23 May 2013
Test date23 May 2013
Expiry24 May 2014
Test number737733443122
Mileage27,410 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 24 May 2012
Test date24 May 2012
Expiry24 May 2013
Test number487225642165
Mileage23,009 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 25 May 2011
Test date25 May 2011
Expiry24 May 2012
Test number405105041147
Mileage17,312 mi